The ultra-prolific bandleader/producer/poet/painter/publisher first emerged in 1977 with punk group The Pop Rivets. In 1980, the Pop Rivets split and Billy Formed The Milkshakes (aka Thee Milkshakes or Mickey & the Milkshakes). The band was remarkably prolific, releasing no fewer than seven albums in 1984 (four of them on the same day). Shortly thereafter, Childish moved on to the similarly minded Thee Mighty Caesars. In the late '80s, Childish formed Thee Headcoats — a trio that included Pop Rivets guitarist, Milkshakes/Mighty Caesars drummer, Bruce Brand — and remaind Childish's primary outlet for his more accessible, straight-up rock & roll untill 2000, when he formed The Buff Medways. There was a 'girl' version of the group called Thee Headcoatees (comprising of members of the Delmonas and including Holly Golightly, who went on to her own successes and Kyra La Rubia and Bongo Debbie [who together later went on to form The A-Lines along with Julie Hamper from The Musicians of The British Empire] and Ludella Black ). To add to the confusion, Thee Headcoats also released piss take cover versions of Clash songs under the name Thee Stash: Should I suck or should I blow? C/W Selling Jeans For The USA
As of 2000, Thee Headcoats were Childish's most prolific outlet (no small accolade). The group played its final gig that year at London's Dirty Water club. Billy Childish Now Plays in his group The MBE's (The Musicians of The British Empire).
Davy Crockett
Thee Headcoats Lyrics
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What you got in your pocket?
You got a big fairytale
Ain down your bag
Davy Crockett,
Who's that girl in your locket
You got a big boy knife
To take her life
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Uooooh yell them all
We'll never let you go
You are the king
Of the wild frontere
Davy Crockett
Who's that girl in your locket
You got a big boy knife
To take her life
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey hey hey hey hey hey
The lyrics to Thee Headcoats' song Davy Crockett seem to be about the famous American frontiersman and folk hero, Davy Crockett. The opening lines ask what he has in his pocket and suggest that he has a big fairytale. This could refer to the legendary stories and myths surrounding Crockett's life, including his exploits as a hunter and soldier, which were often exaggerated and embellished. The song then asks about a girl in Crockett's locket, implying that he may have had a romantic interest. However, the lyrics also mention that he has a big boy knife, which could be interpreted as a threatening reference to his reputation as a skilled fighter.
The chorus of the song is a repetitive chant of "Gabba gabba hey" and "Uooooh yell them all, we'll never let you go, you are the king of the wild frontier." This seems to be a nod to the Ramones' song "Pinhead," which famously used the same phrase in the chorus. The repetition of the chant and the reference to Crockett as the king of the wild frontier may be a commentary on the way that American culture has mythologized and celebrated figures like Crockett, turning them into larger-than-life heroes.
Overall, the lyrics to "Davy Crockett" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they seem to be making a statement about the ways that myths and legends are constructed and perpetuated in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Uoooooh Davy crockett
We are starting a chant to celebrate the legendary figure of Davy Crockett.
What you got in your pocket?
We are curious to know what kind of possessions or items Davy Crockett is carrying with him.
You got a big fairytale
You have a larger-than-life story and reputation that precedes you.
Ain down your bag
You are always on the move, with no time to slow down and rest.
Davy Crockett,
We are addressing Davy Crockett directly in this chant.
Who's that girl in your locket
We are curious about the identity of the woman that Davy Crockett keeps close to him in his locket.
You got a big boy knife
We acknowledge that Davy Crockett is skilled in the use of weapons, specifically a large knife.
To take her life
Implying that Davy Crockett would be willing to use his weapon to defend or protect the woman in his locket.
Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation towards the previous lines of the song.
Gabba gabba hey
A chant that is often associated with punk music, and serves as an exclamation of energy and excitement.
Uooooh yell them all
We are encouraging everyone to participate in this chant, and to show their admiration for Davy Crockett.
We'll never let you go
We will never forget the legacy and stories of Davy Crockett, even as time passes and things change.
You are the king
We see Davy Crockett as a symbol of strength and leadership in the wild frontier.
Of the wild frontere
A reference to the untamed and wild lands that Davy Crockett navigated during his life.
Gabba gabba hey hey hey hey hey hey
A continuation of the energy and excitement of the earlier Gabba Gabba Hey chant.
Writer(s): Billy Childish
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
Whoa
Davey Crockett
What you got in your pocket?
You've got a big furry tail hanging down your back
Davey Crockett
Who's that girl in your locket?
You've got a big Bowie knife to take her life
Yeah
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Whoa
The Alamo will never let you go
You are the king of the wild frontier
Davey Crockett
Who's that girl in your locket?
You've got a big Bowie knife to take her life
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba hey
Gabba gabba
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